Therapeutic Mentor Jobs

NEW BEDFORD, MA – We are seeking a motivated Therape utic Mentor to join our team. As a Therapeutic Mentor, you will provide support to children and teenagers with emotional and behavioral challenges, helping them develop skills to navigate daily life. We offer a competitive salary, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement. If you are passionate about working with youth and making a positive impact in their lives, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field from an accredited university and one (1) year experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth; or
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Associate’s degree in a human services field from an accredited school and one (1) year of experience working with the target population; or
• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth
• 21 years of age or older

Responsibilities: The following responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the agency’s needs

• Offers services in the youth’s home and community
• Submits monthly/quarterly summaries, progress notes, and discharge paperwork
• Develops an individualized service plan with the client
• Will work the youth in the following areas including: teaching of alternative strategies, role-playing, behavioral rehearsal, skill acquisition in the community, practicing skills in the community, exposure to social situations in which age-appropriate skills can be practiced, enhancing conflict resolution skills, developing communication skills
• Engages the youth in activities in the community
• Ensures that appropriate referrals and service coordination takes place
• Delivers services in accordance with an existing outpatient or In-home therapy treatment plan

Cultural Competency Qualifications

• Demonstrates positive attitudes towards cultural differences by showing respect and openness towards people whose social and cultural background is different from one's own
• Cultural knowledge of key populations that will be served to address disparities in service delivery
• Demonstrates skills for communication and interaction across cultures, including the ability to recognize and manage personal behaviors, moods, and impulses to create an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming climate within the agency
• Knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, including gender, race, and ethnicity
• Acknowledging that people from other cultural groups may not share the same beliefs and practices or perceive experiences in the same way
• Awareness of personal attitudes, beliefs, biases, and assumptions about others

Benefits

• Vision – Eye Med
• Benefit eligible at 20+ hours
• FREE CEU’s and Trainings- up to 1,000 trainings available!
• 401K – CFS matches first 1% at 100%; 2%-6% of annual earnings are matched at 50%
• FREE Employee Assistance Program and AbilitiCBT Mental Health program for employees & their family
• 2 weeks’ vacation accrued over 1 st year, 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 5 years and 5 weeks after 20 years
• 10 paid holidays
• Mileage Reimbursement of .62 cents/mile & Employee Discount Program
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts – save on medical expenses and dependent care!
• Dental – Delta Dental
• 100% Employer paid Long Term Disability and AD&D
• FREE Clinical Supervision towards licensure & Professional Licensure reimbursement (LICSW, LMHC)
• Tuition reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per calendar year
• Medical – Harvard Pilgrim/Health Plans – 75% employer paid for full-time employees- cost has not increased in 3 years!
• 12 sick days per year (accrued monthly); 2 personal days per year

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Child and Family Services, Inc. values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applicants from the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, AAPI, Hispanic, Latinx and Veteran communities to apply for employment. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, sex,( including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.